ORBITAL-class Mjolnir: Difference between revisions

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==Overview==
==Overview==
===Specifications===
The helmet includes a Buffalo A-29 comm suite, which works flawlessly with the ad-hoc and anarchic telecommunication networks found in many [[Human colonies|colonies]].<ref name="H5 Armory">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref> Some models of the helmet have the "Mark of the Breaker" skull emblazoned on the visor.<ref name="H4EVG"/>
The helmet includes a Buffalo A-29 comm suite, which works flawlessly with the ad-hoc and anarchic telecommunication networks found in many [[Human colonies|colonies]].<ref name="H5 Armory">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref> Some models of the helmet have the "Mark of the Breaker" skull emblazoned on the visor.<ref name="H4EVG"/>


The suit has momentum-governing collar mounts,<ref name="H4EVG"/> a valence-fading blast shield, L4-0 braced generators, and tow-grip isolation packs for quick yet stable mobility in zero-g settings.<ref>'''[[Halo 4 Limited Edition]]''', ''UNSC ''Infinity'' briefing packet''</ref>
The suit has momentum-governing collar mounts,<ref name="H4EVG"/> a valence-fading blast shield, L4-0 braced generators, and tow-grip isolation packs for quick yet stable mobility in zero-g settings.<ref>'''[[Halo 4 Limited Edition]]''', ''UNSC ''Infinity'' briefing packet''</ref>


==Development history==
===Development history===
Developed by the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]], the Orbital variant was tested and was the first to survive the [[Buffalo Breaker Yards]] testing site. This granted some models of the helmet a distinct skull emblem, known as the "Mark of the Breaker", on the visor.<ref name="H4EVG"/>
Developed by the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]], the Orbital variant was tested and was the first to survive the [[Buffalo Breaker Yards]] testing site. This granted some models of the helmet a distinct skull emblem, known as the "Mark of the Breaker", on the visor.<ref name="H4EVG"/>


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It was also field-tested during the battles in the [[skyhook]]s and [[space elevator]]s on [[Earth]] and [[Luna]] during the [[Battle of Earth]].<ref name="h4guide">[[Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types|'''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''' ''- Armor Types: Orbital'']]</ref>  This test was a success, leading to the Orbital-class armor's adoption by [[Spartan-IV]]s.<ref name="H4EVG"/>
It was also field-tested during the battles in the [[skyhook]]s and [[space elevator]]s on [[Earth]] and [[Luna]] during the [[Battle of Earth]].<ref name="h4guide">[[Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types|'''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''' ''- Armor Types: Orbital'']]</ref>  This test was a success, leading to the Orbital-class armor's adoption by [[Spartan-IV]]s.<ref name="H4EVG"/>


==Usage==
===Usage===
Adoption of this set has not overtaken the EVA variant, although [[War Games]] has repeatedly proven the Orbital armor's viability.<ref name="H4EVG"/>
Adoption of this set has not overtaken the EVA variant, although [[War Games]] has repeatedly proven the Orbital armor's viability.<ref name="H4EVG"/>


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'''Swift unlock''': Enter the final classified code on the Xbox 360's [[Halo Waypoint]] app.
'''Swift unlock''': Enter the final classified code on the Xbox 360's [[Halo Waypoint]] app.
*'''Description''': Used along Luna's Skyhooks and tethers during the Covenant's assault on Sol.
*'''Description''': Used along Luna's Skyhooks and tethers during the Covenant's assault on Sol.
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
'''Available skins''': Aphelion, Equinox, and Perihelion<br>
'''Available skins''': Aphelion, Equinox, and Perihelion<br>
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*The Orbital helmet's human skull painted onto the visor in ''[[Halo 4]]'' is similar to [[Emile|Emile-A239's]] [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant|EVA [C] helmet]].
*The Orbital helmet's human skull painted onto the visor in ''[[Halo 4]]'' is similar to [[Emile|Emile-A239's]] [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant|EVA [C] helmet]].
*The skins in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' all refer to positions of planets in relation to the sun. Perihelion is closest, aphelion is farthest, and an equinox is when day and night are equal in length.
*The skins in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' all refer to positions of planets in relation to the sun. Perihelion is closest, aphelion is farthest, and an equinox is when day and night are equal in length.
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Orbital}}
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Orbital}}